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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-CHEVROLET-TRAVERSE
2014 · chevrolet

chevrolet Traverse problems

2 safety recalls. 546 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.6 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
232 reports · avg $1,100
severe
electrical
103 reports · avg $850
moderate
powertrain
35 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
engine
33 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
steering
27 reports · avg $700
severe
cruise control
24 reports · avg $600
moderate
seatbelts
9 reports · avg $500
severe
brakes
5 reports · avg $450
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Traverse · seatbelts Injury
THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS ON THE 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT HAVE INJURED SEVERAL OF MY PASSENGERS, INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. I'VE ONLY OWNED CAR FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR A LOVE IT, EXCEPT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM. THE ANCHORS ARE NON-BENDABLE AND ARE JUST TOO LONG AND RIGID. WHEN PEOPLE TRY TO…
12/30/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938813.0
2014 Traverse · electrical
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION IN ANY DRIVING CONDITION THE AIRBAG SERVICE INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST AND THEN STAYED ON AFTER A FEW DAYS. DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS KEY SAFETY COMPONENT FAILURE. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO…
12/30/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10816930.0
2014 Traverse · airbags
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.…
12/28/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562259.0
2014 Traverse · airbags
I can not get any psarts avability date from GM as to when Takata replacement air bag moduals will be avail for recall #23V334 - its been nearly a year since I was notified. GM says they don't have a date- Having worked in this industry, I can tell you that Takata knows when…
12/28/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562288.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 14V223000 30/04/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.
severe NHTSA 14V266000 20/05/2014

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010

If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 546 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 232 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Traverse has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 546 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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